1) A twin engine aeroplane in cruise flight with one engine inoperative has to fly over high ground. In order to maintain the highest possible altitude the pilot should choose:
2) For shallow climb angles the following formula can be used: (gamma = climb angle)
3) The lift of an aeroplane of weight W in a constant linear climb with a climb angle (gamma) is approximately:
4) When an aeroplane performs a straight steady climb with a 20% climb gradient, the load factor is equal to:
5) Which statements are correct for a straight steady climb? 1. lift is less than weight. 2. lift is greater than weight. 3. load factor is less than 1. 4. load factor is greater than 1. 5. lift is equal to weight. 6. load factor is equal to 1. Which of the following lists all the correct statements?